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- [dih-krep-it]
- /dɪˈkrɛp ɪt/
- /dɪˈkrep.ɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-krep-it]
- /dɪˈkrɛp ɪt/
Definitions of decrepit word
- adjective decrepit Something that is decrepit is old and in bad condition. Someone who is decrepit is old and weak. 3
- adjective decrepit enfeebled by old age; infirm 3
- adjective decrepit broken down or worn out by hard or long use; dilapidated 3
- adjective decrepit broken down or worn out by old age, illness, or long use 3
- adjective decrepit weakened by old age; feeble; infirm: a decrepit man who can hardly walk. 1
- adjective decrepit worn out by long use; dilapidated: a decrepit stove. 1
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Origin of decrepit
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin dēcrepitus, literally, broken down, equivalent to dē- de- + crep(āre) to crack + -i- -i- + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Decrepit
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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decrepit popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decrepit
adj decrepit
- infirm — feeble or weak in body or health, especially because of age; ailing.
- broken-down — A broken-down vehicle or machine no longer works because it has something wrong with it.
- run-down — fatigued; weary; exhausted.
- shabby — impaired by wear, use, etc.; worn: shabby clothes.
- dilapidated — reduced to or fallen into partial ruin or decay, as from age, wear, or neglect.
adjective decrepit
- crumbling — to break into small fragments or crumbs.
- decaying — rotting as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposing
- debilitated — in a severely weakened state
- deteriorated — Become progressively worse.
Antonyms for decrepit
adj decrepit
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- sturdy — strongly built; stalwart; robust: sturdy young athletes.
- stable — a building for the lodging and feeding of horses, cattle, etc.
- young — being in the first or early stage of life or growth; youthful; not old: a young woman.
- firm — not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture.
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